2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Tourneo Connect MOT pass rate and common faults

2,328 MOT tests in 2024. 78.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time78.9%
Failed or needed repairs21.1%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,328 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    79 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    67 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    69 marked dangerous
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.8%
  8. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit0.7%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.1%
  2. Brakes7.0%
  3. Lights & electrics6.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Suspension2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.2%
  5. Seat belts - condition: webbing significantly weakened3.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Ford Tourneo Connect?

In 2024, 78.9% of 2016 Ford Tourneo Connect cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,328 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Tourneo Connect?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Ford Tourneo Connect reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).